Daddy Yankee, the urban artist who has sold more albums in this decade announced with Ruben Leyva, president of Sony Music U.S. Latin, that he signed a recording contract with the multinational recording label. The agreement took place at Club 50, the famous Viceroy Hotel in Miami, Florida.

As a surprise, Leila Cobo, director of Billboard magazine, gave him a prestigious plaque for his feat of being the top Latin artist. This honor is the latest to the singer of “Grito mundial” who has sold over 8 million records in his career, was selected by CNN as the Most Influential Hispanic Artist in 2009 and was named one of the 50 most influential global by Time magazine. The Puerto Rican star used the conference to announce with Ruben Leyva, president of Sony Music U.S. Latin that his new album “DADDY YANKEE MUNDIAL” will be distributed and launched by the multinational.

“My music is global. The position of Sony Music Latin and its success as market leaders are in line with what I want to achieve with this new record with an international focus. I know it is a successful union and that together we will revolutionize urban music, “said Daddy Yankee.

Meanwhile, Ruben Leyva said that “at Sony Music Latin, we are happy that an artist as highly respected like Daddy Yankee will join our family and we know that this alliance will be a great success for all.”

The new album “DADDY YANKEE MUNDIAL” has various influences of international rhythms. This album will be in stores in the spring of 2010 and also be a worldwide success that is currently taking of the radio worldwide.

About Daddy Yankee:

Daddy Yankee has sold over eight million records and has won over 35 awards, including a Latin Grammy. He has distinguished himself as the only artist of the urban genre to keep the # 1 on Billboard for so many consecutive weeks. Named by Time Magazine as one of the “most influential”, the interpreter of “Pose” has distinguished himself by being a pioneer. In fall of 2008 Daddy Yankee launched his first fragrance for gentlemen DY and in the sping of 2010 he will be launching the new fragrance for women.Daddy Yankee has been established as a philanthropist to create its Foundation “Corazón Guerrero” who has done work in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Colombia and Bolivia. In April 2008 he was awarded the “Espíritu de la esperanza” by Billboard magazine. In 2009 his film, an independent production was the highest grossing film in the history of this Puerto Rican.